Trans-Kalahari Corridor Strengthens Southern Africa Trade and Regional Connectivity The Trans-Kalahari Corridor is becoming increasingly important to Southern Africa’s regional trade and logistics network, providing a strategic route linking landlocked countries to international markets through the ports of Namibia. The corridor connects Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, stretching from the Namibian port of Walvis Bay through Botswana to South Africa. It provides an alternative route for the movement of cargo
Category: Road Freight
Zambia Deploys Advanced X-Ray Cargo Scanners at Livingstone Border
Zambia Signs Deal for Advanced X-Ray Cargo Scanner at Livingstone Border to Boost Trade and Security The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed a contract with US-based Astrophysics Inc. to supply, install and commission advanced X-ray cargo scanning technology at the Livingstone Border Post, one of Southern Africa’s busiest trade crossings. The drive-through scanner will enable customs officers to inspect trucks and cargo more efficiently, accurately and safely, helping to
Work Begins on Ressano Garcia Border Upgrade to Improve Mozambique-South Africa Trade
Ressano Garcia Border Upgrade Begins to Ease Mozambique-South Africa Freight Congestion Work has begun on the Ressano Garcia border post in Mozambique, marking another step towards improving the movement of freight and passengers along the strategic Maputo Corridor linking Mozambique with South Africa. The border crossing, which connects with South Africa’s Lebombo border post, is one of the most important gateways for road freight between the two countries. It handles
Sallaum Lines Launches European Vehicle Logistics Business
Sallaum Lines Launches European Road Logistics Arm to Expand Vehicle Distribution Ro-Ro carrier Sallaum Lines has expanded into inland vehicle logistics with the launch of Sallaum Logistics Ltd, a new European road transport business designed to connect vehicle manufacturers, ports, distribution centres and dealerships. Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, the new company extends Sallaum Lines’ existing maritime vehicle-transport operations into the road logistics segment, giving customers a single logistics partner for
Kasumbalesa Border Drives Growing Zambia–DRC Copperbelt Trade
Kasumbalesa Border Guide: Key Gateway for Zambia–DRC Copperbelt Freight and Mining Trade The Kasumbalesa border crossing between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most important freight gateways in Southern and Central Africa. Located near Chililabombwe on Zambia’s Copperbelt, the border connects Zambia with the mineral-rich DRC and provides a major route for copper, cobalt, mining equipment, fuel, industrial inputs and other commercial goods. The
Botswana Tightens Border Controls with Mandatory Pre-Clearance for Road Freight
Botswana Makes Pre-Clearance Mandatory for All Commercial Road Freight Botswana has strengthened its customs and border controls by making pre-clearance mandatory for all commercial goods transported by road into, through or out of the country. Implemented by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) from 1 August 2026, the new requirement means importers, exporters and transporters must obtain a “PROCEED TO BORDER” status before a vehicle can travel to a Botswana
Mozambique Approves $117 Million Dondo Logistics Terminal to Boost Beira Corridor Trade
Mozambique Signs 25-Year Concession for Dondo Inland Port to Improve Regional Cargo Flows Mozambique has signed a 25-year concession agreement for the development and operation of the Dondo Logistics Terminal, a US$117 million inland dry port designed to reduce congestion along the Beira Corridor and improve regional cargo movement through the Port of Beira. The concession was awarded to Terminal Logístico de Dondo, S.A., a consortium led by Chinese investors,
Beitbridge Freight Operations Hold Steady Despite Surge in Passenger Traffic
Beitbridge Border Freight Movement Remains Stable Despite Rising Deportation and Repatriation Volumes Commercial freight movement through the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe remains largely unaffected despite a sharp increase in passenger traffic linked to ongoing deportation and voluntary repatriation processes. The Border Management Authority (BMA) reported that more than 35,000 people have been processed through the border since 7 June, placing additional pressure on border operations. BMA
South Africa and Botswana Explore Freight Bridge Solution at Congested Groblersbrug Border Post
South Africa–Botswana Plan Potential Groblersbrug Relocation and Freight Bridge to Fix Growing Border Congestion South Africa and Botswana are reportedly in discussions to relocate the Groblersbrug border post and construct a dedicated freight bridge, as rising truck volumes have turned the crossing into a major bottleneck in regional logistics flows. The proposal comes after increased traffic diverted from Beitbridge border post placed unexpected pressure on Groblersbrug, overwhelming its capacity and
Cape Town MyCiTi Advances Electric Bus Rollout and Integrated Claremont Transport Hub
Cape Town MyCiTi to Launch First Electric Bus and Claremont Transport Hub, Advancing Urban Mobility and Logistics Efficiency Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus network is preparing to introduce its first electric bus in August 2026, marking a key step in the city’s transition toward lower-emission urban mobility. At the same time, construction is advancing on a major integrated transport hub in Claremont, designed to improve connectivity across multiple public transport operators.